July 2021 - Monthly Archive

Worshippers Return to Holbrook Campground

23 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

283

Worshippers Return to Holbrook Campground

Last month, many residents participated in one of Cherokee County’s oldest religious traditions – the 183rd edition of the Holbrook Camp Meeting.Rev. David Laycock of Macedona United Methodist Church ... read more..

23 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

280

Worshippers Return to Holbrook Campground

Last month, many residents participated in one of Cherokee County’s oldest religious traditions – the 183rd edition of the Holbrook Camp Meeting.Rev. David Laycock of Macedona United Methodist Church ... read more..

Cherokee County Farm Bureau Awards the Cheyenne Heard College Scholarship

23 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

311

Cherokee County Farm Bureau Awards the Cheyenne Heard College Scholarship

The Cheyenne Heard College Scholarship is awarded to a Cherokee County senior who is pursuing a degree in agriculture. The scholarship is in memory of Cheyenne Heard, who was a student at Creekview HS... read more..

23 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

253

Cherokee County Farm Bureau Awards the Cheyenne Heard College Scholarship

The Cheyenne Heard College Scholarship is awarded to a Cherokee County senior who is pursuing a degree in agriculture. The scholarship is in memory of Cheyenne Heard, who was a student at Creekview HS... read more..

New Comprehensive Transportation Plan Website

23 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

265

New Comprehensive Transportation Plan Website

Cherokee County recently launched a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) website, CherokeeMoves.com. The new website was created, as the county prepared to update its CTP, which identifies current ... read more..

23 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

259

New Comprehensive Transportation Plan Website

Cherokee County recently launched a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) website, CherokeeMoves.com. The new website was created, as the county prepared to update its CTP, which identifies current ... read more..

Cherokee Music Teacher Association Presents Awards

23 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

302

Cherokee Music Teacher Association Presents Awards

The Cherokee Music Teachers Association recently held its annual awards ceremony at Reinhardt’s Falany Performing Arts Center.Trophies were presented to students who had participated in the Associatio... read more..

23 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

281

Cherokee Music Teacher Association Presents Awards

The Cherokee Music Teachers Association recently held its annual awards ceremony at Reinhardt’s Falany Performing Arts Center.Trophies were presented to students who had participated in the Associatio... read more..

Pierson Receives Dr. James Creel EMS Pioneer of the Year Award

23 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

285

Pierson Receives Dr. James Creel EMS Pioneer of the Year Award

At this year’s Northwest Georgia/Region 1 EMS Awards Banquet, Cherokee County Paramedic Program Director Randy Pierson received the Dr. James Creel EMS Pioneer of the Year award. This award honors a p... read more..

23 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

324

Pierson Receives Dr. James Creel EMS Pioneer of the Year Award

At this year’s Northwest Georgia/Region 1 EMS Awards Banquet, Cherokee County Paramedic Program Director Randy Pierson received the Dr. James Creel EMS Pioneer of the Year award. This award honors a p... read more..

Sheriff Frank Reynolds Appointed to Georgia Board of Driver Services

23 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

290

Sheriff Frank Reynolds Appointed to Georgia Board of Driver Services

Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds was recently appointed by Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan to serve a six-year term on the Georgia Board of Driver Services. “I am very honored to serve on this Board, and ... read more..

23 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

252

Sheriff Frank Reynolds Appointed to Georgia Board of Driver Services

Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds was recently appointed by Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan to serve a six-year term on the Georgia Board of Driver Services. “I am very honored to serve on this Board, and ... read more..

23 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

334

Exciting CCSD Student Accomplishments

Six Students Earn State Honors at Technology CompetitionThe annual Georgia Student Technology Competition offers students in grades 3-12 the opportunity to showcase their skills through 16 categories ... read more..

23 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

249

Exciting CCSD Student Accomplishments

Six Students Earn State Honors at Technology CompetitionThe annual Georgia Student Technology Competition offers students in grades 3-12 the opportunity to showcase their skills through 16 categories ... read more..

Canton PD Unveils New Electric Motorcycles

23 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

271

Canton PD Unveils New Electric Motorcycles

The Canton Police Department added a new form of patrol, which will enhance community safety and support the City of Canton’s sustainability goals. Canton Police Chief Stephen Merrifield announced tha... read more..

23 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

261

City of Canton Special Project Updates

City of Canton Special Project Updates Heritage Park Plyometric GymA new outdoor fitness gym is being installed at Heritage Park near the staircase from the YMCA to the park. This gym will include ... read more..

Cherokee County Finance Receives Prestigious Award

23 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

258

Cherokee County Finance Receives Prestigious Award

For the fifth year in a row, Cherokee County has been recognized by the Georgia Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its excellence in budgeting. Cherokee County ear... read more..

23 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

285

Art Exhibits at the Reeves House

Check out these ongoing and upcoming free exhibits that are being held at the Reeves House (734 Reeves Street) in downtown Woodstock!Women’s Work: New Takes on Textile Art - Through September 5 This e... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

598

Fritts Heating & Air

Avoid a Furnace on the “Fritts” This Fall By Anna Teal As Georgians, we all know that the scorching August heat can be brutal. But, as summertime comes to an end and the blissful breezes of fa... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

606

Cherokee Children's Dentistry

Healthy Smiles for Back to School By Patti Richter The first pediatric dental practice in north Cherokee County, Cherokee Children’s Dentistry, was established nearly 14 years ago by a husband... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

405

2021 High School Football Schedules

Unless noted, games begin at 7:30pm. All schedules were accurate at time of print. Please visit the following websites to verify information before attending a game: CherokeeK12.net CorkyKellClassic... read more..

The Modern Library Cool Resources You May Not Know About

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

423

The Modern Library Cool Resources You May Not Know About

By John Rodgers Now that the Summer Reading program has ended and students are back in school, some people might think the local public library no longer belongs on their list of places to cont... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

526

Community Partner: The PAMAH Foundation

The PAMAH (Percilla Ann Marie April Hodge) Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed by Shaquille Hodge in December 2018 after the sudden death of his wife. In July 2018, Shaquille and Per... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

429

Public Safety: Back to School

Preparing Students Beyond the School Building By Shannon Wallace Every summer, parents take an active role in getting their children ready to go back to school or college. Preparations typical... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

942

Artist Profile: Buddy Finethy

Transforming Music Into Visuals By Ellen Samsell Salas Multimedia artist Buddy Finethy began his creative adventure as a 5-year-old comic book junkie. Drawn to the sense of fun and experimenta... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

499

Book Review: How Lucky

by Jessica Oravec We say we are lucky if we find money in the couch or an old coat pocket. We think we are lucky when we narrowly avoid a car accident. But our luck (good or otherwise) depends ... read more..